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jefrkw · 1 February 2022, 11:36 PM

if you define value as $$$ difference of dealer price and market price, then OP 41 Turqoise blue is my pick

However if value means what you enjoy to wear, cherish ownership, has history and sentimental value, then the choice are purely personal

For me is a toss between my Blue SS skydweller and SS daytona 116520

bmrk · 2 February 2022, 01:51 AM

Explorer II IMO

Fedor · 2 February 2022, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ree7

Traded my 42mm Exp II with this one. Love the case and size. Wears much better than the Exp II. Platinum dial for this ref (116622 newer bracelet) was only available for the first few years, before being replaced with current Rhodium dial.

Yep, I´d go with the 116622 Platinum dial as well. Not only is it the best valued Rolex today, it´s also currently one of the rarest versions on the market. When checking availability on Chrono24 a week ago, there were only 20 or so pieces WW. Today there are only 14. Will it be 8 next week and then finito? Who nows....

Seeing as the 126622 is now climbing over the 20k-line, I´d hurry up catching this particular Platinum-dial version before it´s too late and the greys start capitilizing on it.

Biggest sleeper in the line-up imo.

Polarexplorerii · 2 February 2022, 04:54 AM

16570 Polar dial for sure

JasH · 2 February 2022, 07:58 AM

Not sure of the best value, but I can easily name the worst value Rolex today :)

The turquoise OP.

Ridiculous market for an entry level watch.

6120 · 2 February 2022, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Epanerai12

On an absolute basis to MSRP? Deepsea. On a relative basis to Secondary market value? Two Tone Sea-Dweller

I agree, the two tone Sea Dweller is a great value, new or used.

KY.. · 2 February 2022, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JonaG

Exp II still a solid buy sub $10k.

The Explorer II is the one model that is still classic, clean, and affordable when compared to the other models….
Plus you get a cool GMT complication as a bonus…

DarkPool · 6 March 2022, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedor

Yep, I´d go with the 116622 Platinum dial as well. Not only is it the best valued Rolex today, it´s also currently one of the rarest versions on the market. When checking availability on Chrono24 a week ago, there were only 20 or so pieces WW. Today there are only 14. Will it be 8 next week and then finito? Who nows....

Seeing as the 126622 is now climbing over the 20k-line, I´d hurry up catching this particular Platinum-dial version before it´s too late and the greys start capitilizing on it.

Biggest sleeper in the line-up imo.

It was yes, that was my perception as well, even had a discussion about this with an AD who predicted they would keep on hoovering around retail even on the grey market. I disagreed, got mine last year and they are now indeed breaking into 20K+ territory. Sleeper no more. If you can get one from an AD it would be a solid investment. And they wear a lot less top-heavy then Subs/SD/DSSD.

Xtralarg · 6 March 2022, 04:54 PM

Vintage 36mm DD are available for SS sub money.

fania123 · 7 March 2022, 12:53 AM

16570 all day everyday.

fania123 · 7 March 2022, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtralarg

Vintage 36mm DD are available for SS sub money.

Totally agree! An incredible buy right now for a PM Rolex. I bet these will be trading hands at 20k very soon.

Solo118 · 7 March 2022, 02:31 AM

5 digit Yachtmasters are great value right now. Steel under 10k, YG around 27k

CarlOver · 7 March 2022, 02:36 AM

The OP is a lot of watch for $6100.

Dan642 · 7 March 2022, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tekops

don't hate but it's AirKing for me. If you can get it for msrp like I did

Airking has a very reasonable MSRP and is a great looking watch!

TswaneNguni · 7 March 2022, 04:09 AM

Best value is a Sub or Sub/Date .

That's AD or even grey .

Grey bargain is a 116660 Black ..if you have the wrists.Awesome watch !!!

DJFanUK · 7 March 2022, 07:32 AM

Sd43 imo

bluestreak · 7 March 2022, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlOver

The OP is a lot of watch for $6100.

This

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rallyx · 7 March 2022, 09:38 AM

DSSD black and YMII

s7horton · 7 March 2022, 10:02 AM

Many people missed the OP’s statement that it’s based on market price, not MSRP.

I’d say the DJ41, white dial, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet.

Time Out · 7 March 2022, 10:29 AM

SD43 for sure. Its crazy to me that people will pay up for a standard sub and the SD43 still hovers just above msrp.

Farsh14 · 7 March 2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bluestreak

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You think so? It simply tells time and is good under water. For not that much more you can get a datejust and pick cool combos with the bezel and bracelet and it tells the date. Not to mention much cooler dials

Texex · 7 March 2022, 10:50 AM

SS SkyD at MSRP, other manufactures with the same complications are much more. At market rate, EXII.

zaphod777 · 7 March 2022, 11:01 AM

OP 36 with the blue sunburst dial and the 3 6 9 dial can still be had for around $7k USD which is a pretty good value compared to all of the others.

amanbra · 7 March 2022, 11:16 AM

anything tt where the premium vs msrp isn't so different.

NachoNeal · 7 March 2022, 11:21 AM

Maybe an older air king? They're old and expensive, but still selling for under msrp for a new one.

tymonster · 7 March 2022, 11:22 AM

Agree with a lot of others… 5 digit ExpII

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7 March 2022, 07:32 AM	#76
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 372	Sd43 imo __________________ 126333, 124300, 126900, 226570, 126610LN, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

7 March 2022, 09:38 AM	#78
rallyx "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Hans Gruber Location: Nakatomi Plaza Watch: Holly's Lady DJ Posts: 315	DSSD black and YMII __________________ What if Holly had on an Oysterflex?

7 March 2022, 10:50 AM	#82
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 787	SS SkyD at MSRP, other manufactures with the same complications are much more. At market rate, EXII. __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue, GMT II VTNR, Datejust 41 Azurro, Datejust 1601.

7 March 2022, 11:21 AM	#85
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,852	Maybe an older air king? They're old and expensive, but still selling for under msrp for a new one. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

1 February 2022, 11:36 PM	#61
jefrkw "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 51	if you define value as $$$ difference of dealer price and market price, then OP 41 Turqoise blue is my pick However if value means what you enjoy to wear, cherish ownership, has history and sentimental value, then the choice are purely personal For me is a toss between my Blue SS skydweller and SS daytona 116520

2 February 2022, 01:51 AM	#62
bmrk Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 248	Explorer II IMO

2 February 2022, 04:54 AM	#64
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,236	16570 Polar dial for sure

2 February 2022, 07:58 AM	#65
JasH 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 309	Not sure of the best value, but I can easily name the worst value Rolex today :) The turquoise OP. Ridiculous market for an entry level watch.

6 March 2022, 04:54 PM	#69
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	Vintage 36mm DD are available for SS sub money.

7 March 2022, 12:53 AM	#70
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,723	16570 all day everyday.

7 March 2022, 02:31 AM	#72
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,080	5 digit Yachtmasters are great value right now. Steel under 10k, YG around 27k

7 March 2022, 02:36 AM	#73
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,153	The OP is a lot of watch for $6100.

7 March 2022, 04:09 AM	#75
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Best value is a Sub or Sub/Date . That's AD or even grey . Grey bargain is a 116660 Black ..if you have the wrists.Awesome watch !!!

7 March 2022, 10:02 AM	#79
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	Many people missed the OP’s statement that it’s based on market price, not MSRP. I’d say the DJ41, white dial, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet.

7 March 2022, 10:29 AM	#80
Time Out Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MW Posts: 495	SD43 for sure. Its crazy to me that people will pay up for a standard sub and the SD43 still hovers just above msrp.

7 March 2022, 11:01 AM	#83
zaphod777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Japan Posts: 32	OP 36 with the blue sunburst dial and the 3 6 9 dial can still be had for around $7k USD which is a pretty good value compared to all of the others.

7 March 2022, 11:16 AM	#84
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	anything tt where the premium vs msrp isn't so different.

7 March 2022, 11:22 AM	#86
tymonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MidWest Posts: 363	Agree with a lot of others… 5 digit ExpII Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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